1897 Purdue Boilermakers football team

The 1897 Purdue Boilermakers football team was an American football team that represented Purdue University during the 1897 Western Conference football season. The Boilermakers compiled a 5–3–1 record but were outscored by their opponents by a total of 108 to 106 in their first season under head coach William W. Church. William S. Moore was the team captain.

• A. F. Alward - right tackle
• R. A. Bond, '00 - left tackle
• C. F. Breen, '98 - center
• C. E. Doan, '98 - fullback
• J. W. Esterline - fullback
• L. W. Goben, '98 - right halfback
• Herman Hall, '98 - right end
• F. D. Herbold, '99 - left guard
• L. F. Johnson, '99 - left end
• W. S. Moore, '98 - captain and left halfback
• C. S. Sample, '99 - left tackle
• R. L. Sears, '98 - quarterback
• L. B. Webb, '98 - right tackle

• Head coach - William W. Church
• Manager - J. N. Moore, '98